Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition ：Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Publication subTitle ：Assessing and Treating High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author： McPartland> James C.

Publisher： Guilford Publications Inc‎

Publication year： 2014

E-ISBN: 9781462514342

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781462514144

Subject： R749.94 child psychosis

Keyword：生理心理学,心理学,神经病学与精神病学,小儿其他疾病,病理学,基础医学,社会学,文化、科学、教育、体育,特殊教育

Language： ENG

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Description

Completely revised with the latest research and clinical strategies, this is the authoritative volume on Asperger syndrome (now part of DSM-5 autism spectrum disorder). Considered the definitive reference since its initial publication, the book focuses on how to assess each child or adolescent's needs and provide effective interventions in the areas of communication, behavior, and academic and vocational functioning. The neural and genetic bases of autism spectrum disorders are also explored.

New to This Edition
*Expanded coverage of evidence-based assessment and treatment, including two chapters on behavioral interventions.
*Addresses challenges in the transition to new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5.
*Chapters on neuropsychological advances, the transition to higher education, and forensic issues.
*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.

Chapter

1. Asperger Syndrome: An Overview

2. Evidence-Based Assessment of Asperger Syndrome: A Selective Review of Screening and Diagnostic Instruments

3. Neuropsychological Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome

4. Communication in Asperger Syndrome

5. Treatment and Intervention Guidelines for Asperger Syndrome

6. Addressing Social Communication in Asperger Syndrome: Implementing Individualized Supports across Social Partners and Contexts

7. Behavioral Treatments for Asperger Syndrome

8. Frameworks for Behavioral Interventions to Improve Peer Relationships and the Management of Emotions in Asperger Syndrome

9. Psychopharmacological Treatment of Asperger Syndrome

10. Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence and Adulthood

11. Transition to Higher Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

12. Asperger Syndrome and Forensic Issues

13. Social Brain Function and Its Development: New Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorders

14. Genetics of Asperger Syndrome

Author Index

Subject Index

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